The Ahmed al-Sharaa-led Syrian government is pushing for the return of Russian patrols in southern Syria to curb Israeli military actions. Israel is reportedly expanding operations under the guise of a buffer zone and protecting the Druze. Syrian diplomat al-Shibani emphasized Moscow’s potential role in managing Syria-Israel relations, seeking to restore Russian military police in the south. Russian forces recently conducted a patrol in Qamishli, marking a return to Syrian territory since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. n18oc_crux